Possible apartment fire fills downstairs with smoke, Schenectady NY


Dispatch audio for a possible apartment fire near Forest Rd. A downstairs unit was filling with smoke, likely from something left burning on the stove. Residents were told to evacuate and an elderly woman needed medical evaluation.
Audio|Source: Schenectady County Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
Stand by Engine 3, Engine 1, Rescue 1, Car 22, Truck 1 and Truck 2. Possible structure fire near Forest Rd. Also, Mohawk, stand there. Station 1, Truck 2, Engine 3 respond to possible structure fire near Forest Rd. Cross of Holland Rd and Main Ave. They have a downstairs apartment that's filling with smoke. The stove possibly had something on it that was burning. Advice to evacuate. We need an evaluation for an elderly female. Engine 3 arrived. Engine 3 to Car 22. This appears to be from the stove; we can handle it. Truck 1 continue. Truck 2 and Rescue 1 may return.
Stand by Engine 3, Engine 1, Rescue 1, Car 22, Truck 1 and Truck 2. Possible structure fire near Forest Rd. Also, Mohawk, stand there. Station 1, Truck 2, Engine 3 respond to possible structure fire near Forest Rd. Cross of Holland Rd and Main Ave. They have a downstairs apartment that's filling with smoke. The stove possibly had something on it that was burning. Advice to evacuate. We need an evaluation for an elderly female. Engine 3 arrived. Engine 3 to Car 22. This appears to be from the stove; we can handle it. Truck 1 continue. Truck 2 and Rescue 1 may return.
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Location mentioned:
Near Forest Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
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